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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 296.82, 444.42 and 193.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 296.82, 444.42 and 193.86 is: 290.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    296.82 : 444.42 = 193.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    296.82/444.42 = 193.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    296.82x = 444.42 × 193.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    296.82x = 86,155.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 86,155.26/296.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 290.26

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